Soldiers and Sailors Military and Naval Notes. "A power whose morning-drum beat, following the sun, circles the earth."
The Star · Saturday 15 May 1909 · page 12
Come the three comers of the world in arms, And we shall shock them; nought shall make us rue. If England to itself do rest but true. --"King John."…
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Sunday Times · Sunday 16 May 1909 · page 3
The R.A.A. and Boy Scouts marching past after the church parade at Victoria Barracks last Sunday…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Australian Soldier
Sunday Times · Sunday 16 May 1909 · page 5
The matter of military services becomes encumbent on all, and we have no doubt that it will be recognised in the game light as conforming to any other…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Airships in War. Verdict oi Kaiser's Brother
The Star · Monday 17 May 1909 · page 10
The first description of a trip of the Zeppelin airship yet made public was given by Prince Henry of Prussia, the Emperor's brother at a lecture delivered in the Marine…
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The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 18 May 1909 · page 3
A copy of the "War Cry" came to the office a few days ago, from Toronto, Canada. It was a new paper to us, and we wondered why it had been…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Waiting for a War
Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 19 May 1909 · page 1
Those who have horses engaged in the Newcastle Cup, which is to be run for next Salisbury," are anxiously looking forward [?] a cut out of the sweep. If asked the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →South African War Medals
The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 May 1909 · page 9
For about the twentieth time (says our London correspondent) the War Office has announced that a number, of South African war medals are yet unclaimed by those entitled…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Young Soldiers Training. Cadets' Shooting Competitions. Matches at Randwick Range
Evening News · Wednesday 19 May 1909 · page 8
The cadets' annual rifle meeting will be commenced at 9 o'clock to-morrow morning, at Randwick Range. About 200 seniors and 400 cadets will take Dart in the matches. The…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Tory War Scare
Freeman's Journal · Thursday 20 May 1909 · page 21
We make no pretensions to the gift of prophecy, yet our statement, made in the first week of April, that the British War Scare had been deliberately planned and…
Continued on Trove, page 21 →Preparing for War. Examination Services Proposed. Warnings to Mariners
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 May 1909 · page 8
In consequence of the decision of the Naval Board to establish a system of examination services at the principal ports of the Commonwealth the Department of Navigation has…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →War Not a Sham. Weighty Warning by Lord Roberts. the Wolf and the Sheep. "There Is Only One Remedy."
The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 May 1909 · page 7
LONDON, Wednesday.--In the House of Lords yesterday, a motion by the Duke of Bedford, in favor of having an inquiry held into tho condition of the special (army)…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Soldiers' Church Parade
Evening News · Friday 21 May 1909 · page 5
Church parades of troops in the metropolis will be held on Sunday afternoon, in connection with Empire Day Celebrations. The troops will be formed up in the Outer Domain…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Turkish Affairs. Soldiery Hold Up a Town. London, May 19
The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 May 1909 · page 7
Ten thousand rifles of the latest pattern have been discovered at Yildiz Kiosk, the residence of the ex-Sultan, Abden Hamid. A state of siege exists at Shileh, on the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Airships in War. Zeppelin's Three Types of Shells
The World's News · Saturday 22 May 1909 · page 10
GERMANY is sparing no effort to keep the lead in the realm of aerial navigation. Plans for her aerial fleet include the construction of enough vessels of the Zeppelin,…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea. Chapter LXIII.—Continued
Nepean Times · Saturday 22 May 1909 · page 8
"Should you remain in the army," he observed, "you may reasonably look forward to promotion. You have given evidence of an intelligence and courage…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Citizen Soldiers' Command. Colonel Ranclaud Complimented
Evening News · Saturday 22 May 1909 · page 2
Brigadier-General Gordon, who resumed his duties as State Commandant of the Military Forces yesterday, lost no time in complimenting C. M. Ranclaud, V.D., on the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Review of Cadets. a Fine Spectacle. Nearly 3000 Young Soldiers Turn Out
Evening News · Saturday 22 May 1909 · page 9
A special review of cadets took place this afternoon under the happiest possible conditions at Centennial Park. Major-General Hoad. it will be remembered, reviewed the cadets two…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Alpine Avalanche Harrow Escape of Soldiers
The World's News · Saturday 22 May 1909 · page 3
It is not often that anyone witnesses a real Alpine avalanche and lives to tell the tale…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Soldiers and Sailors Military and Naval Notes. "A power whose morning-drum beat, for lowing the sun, circles the earth."
The Star · Saturday 22 May 1909 · page 8
The South Australian military forces are to have their stores department replenished shortly with khaki cloth. Tenders for its manufacture and supply are now being…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →War Medals and How They Are Won
The Daily Telegraph · Monday 24 May 1909 · page 9
On a previous celebration of "Empire Day" you paid me the compliment of giving publicity to a contribution on the history of the nation's symbol--the "Union Jack." It may perhaps be…
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